Pakistan's Ex-Spy Chief Faiz Hameed Gets 14 Years in Historic Military Verdict

• Pakistan's former spymaster, Lt Gen (Retd) Faiz Hameed, was sentenced to 14 years rigorous imprisonment.
• The Field General Court Martial (FGCM) found Hameed guilty of misconduct and violating service rules.
• Charges included political activities, violating the Official Secrets Act, abusing authority, and causing wrongful loss.
• The verdict, issued on December 11, 2025, is unprecedented in Pakistan's military and political history.
• Hameed retains the right to appeal the military court's decision.

Why It Matters: It signals unprecedented military accountability for a powerful former spy chief in Pakistan.